Aerodynamics of the Airplane, 1941, 1941

Item — Special Collection: MC-19, Book: 041, Call No.: TL 570 .M46

Identifier: 20061171

Scope and Contents

Document Type: Textbook (Technical).

Purpose: Training and Education.

Authority: Author Expertise.

Series: Galcit Aeronautical Series

Scope (from Author's Preface): "The material in the volume has been presented in a form suitable for students whose knowledge of engineering or physics includes only a familiarity with the elements of mechanics, and whose mathematical experience extends only to the simplest fundamentals of differentiation and integration. However, an attempt has been made to indicate certain of the problems whose complete treatment involves more elaborate mathematical techniques..."

Contents (from Table of Contents): 1. Fundamental Principles 2. The Aerodynamicist's Basic Data 3. Performance 4. Longitudinal Stability and Control 5. Lateral Stability and Control Problems Index Chart A-Density and Pressure Altitude Conversion Chart Chart B-Composite Performance Chart

Dates

Copyright: 1941
Publication: 1941

Creator

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (Publisher, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Full Extent

1 Volume (1 book)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Related Materials

See also Introduction to Aerodynamics of a Compressible Fluid (ID #20061121)

Format & Physical Description

Hardcover bound book, 9.25” height x 6.6” depth x 1" thickness (200 pages including flyleaf pages). Printed on coated matte pulp paper. Includes black & white photographs, drawings, charts and tables.

Note: Overall good condition with moderate discoloration on the cover and spine. Front flyleaf has a rectangular cutout on the upper right-hand corner.